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ANXIETY  + YOU

anxiety
aŋˈzʌɪəti/
noun
noun: anxiety; plural noun: anxieties

1. 
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Mirriem +Webster

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May be triggered by a past trauma, a fear perceived in our minds about something or someone, or even an inappropriate response to a situation.

There is so much unknown about this condition and the extent that it affects each individual varies, from a mild case where you may feel ‘butterflies’ about going out to meet some friends or a more severe case that debilitates you from not engaging in daily life, you may  even get anxious getting on an airplane for the fear of flying.

The increased tension, apprehension, worry and fear are very real for someone who suffers from anxiety .

Physical symptoms include palpitations, sweating, insomnia, increased perspiration, muscle tension, nervousness and increased blood pressure are experienced to varying degrees.

AROMATHERAPY & Essential Oils  

Aromatherapy works  via  2  main systems-
1 the integumentary  system (skin) through massage and topical applications of Essential Oils ,
2 the olfactory system – (smell) is via the  limbic system which is a part of the hypothalamus in the brain that deals with moods, emotions, anger, sex, fear, memories, hunger and hormones.

ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential Oils are made up of chemical constituents that indicate their therapeutic effects on the body and mind.

Selecting Essential Oils with higher amounts of Esters as they create a relaxing effect on the para sympathetic nervous system.

An aromatherapy strategy would be to select Essential Oils with the following therapeutic properties-
Anti- spasmodic, up-lifting, relaxants

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*Keep in mind this is not a definitive list but a guide to begin with. I also use oxygenating, ‘opening’ and ‘expansive’ oils as to assist with the breath, deepening and lengthening the breath allows for graeter relaxation  by releasing stress in the body.

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A place to start.
Here are some suggested Essential Oil Recipes incorporating the top 5 essential Oils and others that assist with some of the emotional and physical conditions.

1.UPLIFT 
This is a blend for when you wake up in an anxious state and your nervous system needs some lovin.
Bergamot                                3
Lavender                                2
Neroli                                      5
10 drops total

2.SOOTHE 
This is a wonderful blend  if your anxiety is running a muck and affecting your daily to do list.
Bergamot                                    4
Roman Chamomile                     3
Frankincense                               3

An easy way to use the Essential Oils TO COMBAT ANXIETY when it raises its heart pumping symptoms Add 1 drop of selected essential Oil on your pulse points  with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil like Jojoba. ( wrists and behind the ears like dabbing on  perfume)  and  massaged around your neck area.
“I find breathing these exquisite oils directly from the bottle is therapeutic”

Neroli (Citrus aurantium) 3 % in Jojoba , Rose Otto  (Rosa damascena) 3% Jojoba Jasmine (Jasminus grandiflorum) 3% Jojoba
As they are diluted you can safely use directly onto your skin.

Make a body blend
by adding
10 drops Essential Oil
to
20 mls of Cold Pressed Vegetable Oil.

Examples – Jojoba. Coconut Oil, Apricot Kernel, Evening Primrose Oil, Rose Hip

Once you create this blend, sit down somewhere and massage your body from your neck down to your feet to help ground you and relax your nervous system.

BATHING 
An option is to then get into a full bath of warm to hot water and relax for up to 20 minutes adding a cup of magnesium salts.

‘You will increase your relaxation levels by breathing in the aromatic vapours, lowering your blood pressure, relaxing your muscles and decreasing the emotional unwanted symptoms’ 

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1. Make smaller meals  and  have more often if desired.
2. Reduce sugar and soda drinks
3.  Increase warm water intake, try herbal teas like Chamomile, Peppermint or Ginger.
4. Meditate every day
5. A light walk for 30 minutes every day to release some of the body stress.
6.  Reach out and talk with someone who won’t pass judgement and you feel safe to talk to either it be a health professional, friend or family member.
7. Sit n Breathe. Find a chair and when the feelings start to rise  sit n breathe for at least 30 counts . In and out nice and slow deep and full breaths.

If you are experiencing anxiety and would like to set up an Aromatherapy Consultation or discuss which health program would suit you
schedulean IGNITE Session with me
directly via the link below.

 

So if you feel you are alone experiencing anxiety or any other issue  that is affecting your day to day life.
And looking for some support join me in my REFRESH  PROGRAM.   A 3 month program that takes you through 5 elements of health to ensure you find balance and routines that work for you.

This  is a fantastic program if you are feeling like ‘life’ is taking over and you have lost your way, lacking energy as toxic food or friendships are weighing you down, wanting to learn how to take care of yourself naturally and without blowing the budget, then this could be for you.

Book in for a FREE IGNITE Session if you want to chat and ask any questions  or even to just get to know me and see if we want to work together.  via
https://calendly.com/simmireitberger/ignitesession

Let’s  begin an aromatic lifestyle.

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This information is not to replace medication or advice from your medical practitioner.
It is advised you speak to a qualified Aromatherapist / Health professional. to seek further advice and to have a thorough health consultation.

Research Papers
Citrus bergamia essential oil: from basic research to clinical application
http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2015.00036/full

Lavender  http://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/article_content.asp?article=289